Cheese ball base:

• 16 oz dairy-free cream cheese, softened (Violife)
• 1 cup dairy-free cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup diced bacon
• 3 TB chopped green onions or chives
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Choose one coating/topping option…

Option 1: Crunchy

• 1/4 cup more diced bacon
• 1/4 cup crushed gluten-free soy-free pretzels OR Free2Eat crackers
• 1/4 cup cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Option 2: Cheesy

• 1 cup shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese OR vegan soy free cheese of choice

Option 3: Garlic & Herb

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 TB chopped fresh chives or green onions
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 TB grated dairy-free parmesan (optional)

Option 4: Thanksgiving Turkey (decorative)

• 10–14 gluten-free pretzel sticks (feathers)
• 1 thick or 2–3 thin gluten-free pretzel sticks (neck)
• 2 allergy friendly Candy eyes
• 1 candy corn, for a nose
• Extra cream cheese for attaching decorations

Option 5: Christmas Red & Green

• 1/2 cup shredded dairy-free cheddar
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup bacon

For serving

• 3 packages Free2Eat crackers, OR 1 summer sausage, OR 16 oz gluten free pretzels